Early Childhood Brochure Orchard Early Childhood Program | Página 3
MultiAge Classroom
The MultiAge classroom experience allows students to fluidly
learn and lead at their pace while utilizing their strengths, as
Community
well as strengthening and stretching skills for growth.
Cultivating relationships among teachers, students and families
allows them to feel secure and supported by one another and
their environment. Individual similarities and differences are
celebrated while creating a sense of community.
Responsive Classroom
The Responsive Classroom approach joins social-emotional and
Child-Centered, Emergent Curriculum
An emergent curriculum constantly evolves in response to
academic learning. It builds academic engagement and provides
structures to teach the social skills necessary for success both at
school and in the greater community.
children’s changing needs and interests, family and community
interests and concerns, and teachers’ priorities. Each of these key
elements shapes the direction for future projects and discussions
within the classroom community.
MultiAge Day Options
MultiAge 3 (Year One)
• 3-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.)
• 3-Day Full Day
• 5-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.)
• 5-Day Full Day
MultiAge 4 (Year Two)
• 5-Day Partial Day (until 1:00 p.m.)
• 5-Day Full Day